Switzerland beat Czech Republic at World Cup

Six matches, six wins (including none in extra time or on penalties). With the United States (who humiliated France 9-0), the Swiss team is the only one to be able to boast of such a record, after six matches played in the group stage of the World Championship. On Sunday, the Swiss selection disposed of the Czech Republic (4-2).

Roman Cervenka had opened the scoring for the Czechs, after seven minutes of play. But Switzerland then took the lead, on a goal from Romain Loeffel then a double from Andres Ambühl, the latter becoming the best scorer in the process. the history of the Nation. The reduction in the score of Dominik Kubalik (53rd) did not worry the Helvetians, who widened the gap, a handful of minutes later, by Tanner Richard (56th) and secured their victory.

Slovenia relegated

In group B, Switzerland is guaranteed to finish first. The Czech Republic and Canada are qualified for the quarter-finals. The last place will be decided between Slovakia and Latvia. Slovenia, promoted this season and beaten this Sunday by Slovakia (0-1), goes down to Division 1A.

In group A – that of France -, the United States, Sweden and Finland are in the quarter-finals. The ultimate ticket will be for Germany or Denmark. At the bottom of the table, Hungary and Austria will face off on Monday to stay in the top flight.